Convert stone to kg
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6 kilograms 350.3 grams
How to Convert Stone to Kilogram
Converting stone to kilogram is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
kg = st × 6.3502932Reverse conversion: Convert kg to stone
Comparison: Stone vs Kilogram
When to Use Each Unit
Stone: Still used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for measuring human body weight, though metric is officially preferred.
Kilogram: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 stone = 14 lb
- 1 stone ≈ 6.35 kg
- 1 stone ≈ 6,350 g
- 1 stone = 224 oz
About Stone
Definition: The stone is a British imperial unit equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms, traditionally used for body weight.
History: Medieval English unit based on standardized stone weights used in markets. Varied by region until standardization.
Current Use: Still used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for measuring human body weight, though metric is officially preferred.
Examples: Human weight: 8-20 stones, weight loss: measured in stones and pounds, medical records in UK
About Kilogram
Definition: The kilogram (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. Redefined in 2019 using fundamental physical constants.
Current Use: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Examples: Human weight: 50-100 kg, bag of flour: 1-5 kg, car weight: 1000-2000 kg, laptop: 1-3 kg